Puppy Protection Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2253

119th Congress

Puppy Protection Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Castor

Representative

Democratic

FL-14

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would limit funding for certain agricultural research programs in the 2024 fiscal year. It aims to reduce spending on specific initiatives within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

SponsorKathy Castor (D-FL)

Introduced7/10/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

ChamberHouse

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Puppy Protection Act of 2025

This bill would limit funding for certain agricultural research programs in the 2024 fiscal year. It aims to reduce spending on specific initiatives within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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This bill would limit funding for certain agricultural research programs in the 2024 fiscal year. It aims to reduce spending on specific initiatives within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Bill Number: 2253
Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: Puppy Protection Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2253
Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Introduced: 7/10/2025
Summary: This bill would limit funding for certain agricultural research programs in the 2024 fiscal year. It aims to reduce spending on specific initiatives within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would limit funding for certain agricultural research programs in the 2024 fiscal year. It aims to reduce spending on specific initiatives within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill limits FY2024 funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Integrated Activities.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would limit FY2024 funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Integrated Activities, which support research, education, and extension efforts in areas like sustainable agriculture and organic farming.
The proposed funding cuts could impact ongoing projects and initiatives focused on improving agricultural practices, developing new crop varieties, and supporting sustainable food systems.
Researchers, farmers, and agricultural communities that rely on these programs could be affected by the reduced funding levels if the bill becomes law.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could lead to cutbacks in agricultural research, extension services, and educational programs supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. This could potentially slow the development of new farming techniques, crop varieties, and sustainable practices that benefit farmers, consumers, and the environment.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2253, 119th Congress (2025). "Puppy Protection Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2253

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